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Approval to Apply for Federal Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program
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Approval to Apply for Federal Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program
Explanation
The City of Gainesville is eligible to apply for a direct award of $297,470 under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, established within the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Fiscal Year 1996 Omnibus Appropriations Act (Public Law 104-134). These funds will be combined with $33,052 in matching funds, and will be used to contribute to the acquisition of the required upgrade to the 800 Megahertz communications system.
Fiscal Note
The $297,470 is a one-time award for the purposes specified in the explanation. Federal funds provided under this grant may not exceed 90% of the total costs of the project, and may be expended over a two year period. The required local match of $33,052 will be included in the City Manager's Fiscal Year 1998-2000 Proposed Budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) apply to the Department of Justice for $297,470 under this grant program, and if awarded; 2) execute the grant award contract, pending approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality; and, 3) execute any additional documents that may be necessary